Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence Due to Racial Bias in Jury Selection
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, citing racial bias in the jury selection process. The decision, made by a 5-4 vote, highlights the issue of racial discrimination in jury selection, a concern previously addressed in the 2019 case of Curtis Flowers. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, noted the breakdown in the jury selection process, which resulted in a predominantly white jury. The ruling underscores the ongoing scrutiny of racial bias in the justice system, particularly in cases involving Black defendants. 
